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Death of an Abortionist

Image of George Tiller during his recent trial.

We must speak out both about the violence of abortion and about violence directed at abortionists (or at pro-life demonstrators). ... continue reading

Opinion: The sword belongs in its sheath. Killing of George Tiller a ‘Malchus Moment’

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All who know the objective truth about the dignity and value of every human life should decry this horrible act of violence. WICHITA, KS ... continue reading

Diocese of Bridgeport files Civil Lawsuit against State of Connecticut

Image of Application of the law in this manner would subject the First Amendment rights of Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, and Freedom of Assembly to government oversight and penalties.

The State seeks to restrict the Diocese from its Free Speech, Free Assemby and Free Exercise Rights under the Constitution. BRIDGEPORT ... continue reading

Bishop William Lori: 'This is the Constitution State?'

Image of Let’s be clear: we violated no law. We acted in response to an outrageous proposal that was imminently pending review and threatened to impose dramatic and blatantly unconstitutional requirements on our Church.

'This new action cannot be seen as anything other than an attempt to muzzle the Church and subject our right of free speech to government ... continue reading

Health Care Reform and Abortion: U.S. Bishops

Image of While we support reforming our nation’s health care system, we must also be clear in strongly opposing inclusion of abortion as part of a national health care benefit. For decades, Congress has decided not to compel people to pay for abortions with their tax dollars, and this policy should remain in place. We also oppose inclusion of other procedures or technologies that attack or undermine the sanctity and dignity of life.

'No health care reform plan should compel us or others to pay for or participate in the destruction of human life'. WASHINGTON, D.C. ... continue reading

U.S. Bishops Support California Gay 'Marriage' Ban

Image of We endorse the intent of law to provide equal protection for all. However, such purpose does not have to trump the natural and traditional definition of marriage between a man and a woman.

The court has thus respected the eminently reasonable decision of the California electorate to retain the perennial definition of marriage. ... continue reading

Catholic League: Obama Chooses Vatican Ambassador

It is disconcerting to learn that Diaz supported Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. NEW YORK (Catholic League) - Catholic League president ... continue reading

Sibelius Supporter Miguel Diaz as United States Ambassador to Holy See

Diaz was among the 26 “faithful Catholic” leaders who signed onto a letter of support for Sibelius earlier this year. WASHINGTON, ... continue reading

Notre Dame: Prosecutor Presses Trespass Charges Against Pro-life Advocates

Image of The pro-life movement is the next stage of America's civil rights movement, and Notre Dame is not Birmingham.

Chicago-based Thomas More Society assembles a Fighting Irish legal defense team. NOTRE DAME (Christian Newswire) - Thomas More Society ... continue reading

Beyond Liberal and Conservative: Catholic Must Become the Noun

Image of Our best response is to build a model of political participation which stands outside of both major parties and seeks to influence them. There are MANY issues in the political arena where faithful Catholics can-and do-differ. We must live and act politically as if Catholic is the Noun. We are not first “conservatives”, or “liberals”, “left” or “right”, Democrat or Republican, we are Catholics.

Just as there is a hierarchy of truths in Catholic theology we need to develop a hierarchy of values for our political participation. ... continue reading

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